Manchester United faced a setback in Monday’s training session as both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were absent, casting doubt on their availability for the pivotal Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Heading into Tuesday’s match at the bottom of their group, United must secure a victory to avoid elimination. However, their fate also hinges on the outcome of the Galatasaray and Copenhagen match, with a draw opening the possibility for United to advance.
The absence of Martial and Rashford due to illness complicates manager Erik ten Hag’s preparations. Despite featuring in the weekend’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, their participation against Bayern now appears uncertain.
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Rasmus Hojlund is expected to lead the attack, but Ten Hag’s choices are limited with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Facundo Pellistri as the only other senior forwards in the squad.
While Ten Hag did not provide details about Martial and Rashford in the press conference, he mentioned that Victor Lindelof was the sole doubt for the game. However, Lindelof’s presence in Monday’s training session suggests he may be fit to play a role on Tuesday.
Ten Hag remains optimistic about the team’s chances, emphasizing a positive mindset ahead of the crucial fixture: “I never think in negative scenarios. We know what we have to do, we have to win to stay in Europe, so it’s all about that. I will prepare the team with that feeling, with that belief that we can do it. We have shown in the last weeks that when we are at our best, we can do it.”